One of Te Aroha’s Coulter Bridge streetlight fittings has found a new home at the Te Aroha and District Museum, helping preserve part of the town’s story. As part of the upgrade to new lanter...

New self-contained rules enforced  With changes to freedom camping rules coming into effect next month, we’re sharing a reminder of what this means for our community. On Tuesday 6 June 2023, ...

Do you have a passion for arts and creativity across the Matamata-Piako District? We’d love you to join us to review applications and distribute funding from Creative New Zealand for exciting local...

Rail fencing under way in Matamata We’re adding new fencing along parts of the railway corridor in Matamata to help improve safety and guide people to safer crossing points. From Wednesday 20 May,...

If you wandered through the Matamata Domain this week, you may have noticed some our beloved locals getting a trim - the oak trees. Don’t worry, they aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they’re just ge...

Reminder that fourth instalment is due soon We sent out the fourth rates instalment notices for the 2025/26 year on 1 May 2026 by post or email.The final day to pay this instalment is&nbs...

Ten-year-old Pippa, a snack-loving, toy-shredding springer spaniel–labrador mix, has earned her family a free year of dog registration. Congratulations to Bridget Gill of Matamata, who won a free y...

Te Aroha's new lantern‑style streetlight fittings have arrived. Over the next couple of months, you will start to see the new lamps roll out on the main street first, followed by Coulter Bridge. Bac...

If you’ve been  for the Matamata Domain playground upgrade, we’ve got exciting news. We’re about to get started with work from some of the generous people and local businesses who have donated t...

Te Aroha's new lantern‑style streetlights will start going up next week and will be rolled out in stages over the next couple of months.  Back in February, we asked the community to vote...

On Tuesday we welcomed the new citizens in our district at a colourful ceremony in the Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre. The room was buzzing with excitement as families showed up in their t...

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be asking for feedback on a proposal that would change how drinking water is supplied to the Waitoa community. With consultation opening on 30 April, we wanted to explain ...